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Finding the Third Proportional to 333,122 and 474,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 333,122 and 474,772 is: 676,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,122 : 474,772 = 474,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,122/474,772 = 474,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,122x = 474,772 × 474,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,122x = 225,408,451,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,408,451,984/333,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,654.35

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